#Software

2022-03-31

Lectra strengthens its relationship with Microsoft

Lectra, worldwide leader of Industry 4.0 in the fashion, automotive and furniture markets, expands its commercial and technological relationship with Microsoft.

A second Lectra solution for the fashion industry now forms part of this collaboration

“Along with Kubix Link, which we introduced in 2020, Fashion On Demand by Lectra is now part of our collaboration with Microsoft, marking an expanded relationship between our two companies,” says Maximilien Abadie, Chief Strategy Officer at Lectra.

Fashion On Demand by Lectra combines a high-performance single ply fabric cutter with a smart digital cutting software hosted on Microsoft Azure. Designed as a turnkey solution for fashion companies, Fashion On Demand by Lectra automates the on-demand production of garments, from receipt of order to cutting. This gives brands and manufacturers complete control of all the steps in their on-demand process, whether they are producing small series or customized items.

This groundbreaking offer also helps them respond to the challenges of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) that fashion industry players must now face. Consumer concerns for environmental, social and economic issues now have a direct impact on their purchasing behavior. These challenges impact both the textile sector and local governments. The introduction of an anti-waste law in France on January 1, 2022, is a prime example of this.

With Fashion On Demand by Lectra, brands and manufacturers now have the choice. They can produce single and/or personalized orders, and are therefore able to market the right quantity of products so they actually sell, as they meet customers' needs and requirements. They can also adopt a more agile production process to manufacture products in small quantities, increasing their profitability. In this way, they manufacture just the right number of products and minimize unsold items without affecting sales.

This flexibility allows fashion companies to adapt their offer in real time, without compromising on productivity, fabric consumption – which can account for up to 60% of the production costs of a garment – or agility.

“Through this collaboration with Microsoft, Lectra drives technological innovation, accelerating the digital transformation of fashion brands and manufacturers,” explains Gilles d'Aramon, General Manager Global Partner Solutions at Microsoft France.

Lectra launches the Observatory of innovation and transformation in the fashion, furniture and automotive markets

As a leader in technology solutions accelerating the transition of fashion, furniture and automotive companies to Industry 4.0, Lectra announces the launch of its Observatory to mark its 50th anniversary. The Observatory will focus on innovations and changes in the fashion, furniture and automotive markets, to help these sectors stay informed and adapt to new opportunities. The Lectra Observatory’s first white paper on the advent of Industry 4.0 is already available online.

Lectra insources cutting equipment production in China

Lectra, leader in technology solutions accelerating the transition to Industry 4.0 for the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, will now directly manage the production of its cutting equipment manufactured in China, primarily dedicated to its Asian customers. The Suzhou site, located to the west of Shanghai, will thus benefit from the standards of operational excellence already implemented by Lectra at its two other plants in Bordeaux-Cestas, France, and Tolland, USA.

TextileGenesis now enables the fashion industry to trace the origin of all materials, sustainable or generic, via its platform

TextileGenesis, a Lectra Group company, announces the integration of a new Supply Chain Discovery module into its SaaS platform. The traceability solution developed by TextileGenesis has already played a pioneering role in providing the fashion ecosystem, thanks to its Fiber to Retail module, with reliable, secure and fully digitized chain of custody of sustainable materials. The new Supply Chain Discovery module completes this offering by identifying the origin of conventional materials. TextileGenesis users can now meet the traceability requirements for all the materials they use on a single platform.

Embee International Selects Coats Digital’s GSDCost Solution to Drive Accuracy, Efficiency, and Global Competitiveness

Coats Digital is pleased to announce that leading global apparel manufacturer, Embee International Industries, has implemented Coats Digital’s GSDCost solution across its operations to eliminate inaccurate costing, streamline production processes, and boost competitiveness in international markets. The move forms a key part of Embee International’s digital transformation strategy to drive greater efficiency, improve quality, and strengthen partnerships with its portfolio of top global brands.

Mayer & Cie makes circular knitting machines IoT-ready

Albstadt, Germany, May 20, 2025 – The new machine control system Control 5.0 from Mayer & Cie. is now available. It makes the company’s circular knitting machines Internet- and knitlink-ready, preparing them for the digital future of textile production. Control 5.0 is the prerequisite for accessing knitlink, Mayer & Cie.’s digital platform. The new machine control system is available as an upgrade kit for all machines built from 2001 onward. From now on, every newly delivered mechanical circular knitting machine will be equipped with Control 5.0 as standard.

Rieter reports stable order backlog and strategic progress – outlook for 2025 adjusted

In its Investor Update 2025, Rieter announced an order intake of CHF 203.9 million in the third quarter and CHF 559.3 million after nine months, reflecting a continued cautious investment climate in the textile machinery sector. Sales totaled CHF 121.5 million in the third quarter and CHF 457.7 million for the first nine months of the year, while the order backlog stood at around CHF 590 million as of September 30, 2025.